Catholics
Professors ponder and appraise pontifical paper
Christopher Dacanay Distribution Manager The Gentile Gallery was filled Thursday night with students eager to hear three Franciscan University of Steubenville professors critically analyze Pope Francis’s latest papal encyclical “Fratelli Tutti.” First, a brief outline of the document’s chapters set the stage for discourse. The panel’s subsequent discussion was informal and focused on topics of […]
St. Michael’s Media and charitable discourse
Leo Brian Schafer Catholic Values Columnist In the past 10-15 years, Catholic “news media” has grown exponentially. The call to the New Evangelization has certainly taken root in universally acclaimed outlets like Matt Fradd’s “Pints with Aquinas” podcast, Catholic Answers with their CALive and Counsel of Trent radio shows and media conglomerate “Blessed is She” […]
Franciscan welcomes new Catholics into the Church on Easter
ALLEGRA THATCHER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Of all the moments during the memorable Easter Vigil at Franciscan University, perhaps the one with the most palpable joy comes when the Church receives her new members with open arms and often spontaneous applause. Yet, the road there for the candidates isn’t always a straight or easy one. Each person’s story […]
RCIA program fosters community for the newly Catholic
MAGGIE PAWSEY STAFF WRITER The Easter Vigil is always exciting for Franciscan University, but for seven students in particular, it would mark the first day of the rest of their lives. The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) group on campus presented seven students to be welcomed into the Catholic Church this year. Three […]